This month’s best new literary fiction

Don't miss the best new literary fiction from the past month, hand-picked by our editors! Don't miss this month's literary fiction picks — including Oprah's latest book club selection, a posthumous collection from Harper Lee, and more!

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	Oprah's newest book club pick is one of 2025's top literary releases WHY IT'S READWORTHY: In a ravaged near-future, two families desperate to secure their children's futures clash A National Book Award finalist from the acclaimed author of A Burning "A true literary achievement" and "joy to read" (The New York Times) with thought-provoking, propulsive storytelling "Gives Cormac McCarthy's The Road a run for its money… Equal parts dazzling and devastating" (Pulitzer Prize–winning author Stacy Schiff) Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon Other formats and retailers To save her people from starvation, Kōrero leaves her remote island on an incredible voyage WHY IT'S READWORTHY: The Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Orphan Master's Son returns with his first novel in 13 years Set in the South Pacific, this sprawling historical novel is "wild, epic, and utterly captivating" (Jennifer Egan, author of A Visit from the Goon Squad) "Predicting posterity is impossible, but The Wayfinder is… good enough, wondrous enough, to endure" (The Wall Street Journal) Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon Other formats and retailers The late, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of To Kill a Mockingbird has one last gift for readers WHY IT'S READWORTHY: A posthumous collection of short fiction and essays — some only just recently discovered Offers a new perspective on the author who came of age in the schoolyards of Alabama and found a new education in art, politics, and love in Manhattan Readers will be guided through the book by Harper Lee's biographer Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon Other formats and retailers In a mountaintop library, a professor uncovers a clue leading to a legendary, lost-lost poem WHY IT'S READWORTHY: This literary puzzle set across two timelines is "a sophisticated entertainment of a high order" (The New York Times) From "one of the best living novelists" (Kirkus Reviews), the author of the modern classic Atonement, comes a New York Times bestseller that "ranks high among his oeuvre" (The Boston Globe) Guaranteed to inspire deep thought, emotion, and wonder Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon Other formats and retailers The past and present collide when an ancient corpse is found in a peat bog WHY IT'S READWORTHY: A forensic scientist's unexpected discovery dates back to Celtic Europe in this lyrical, dual-timeline page-turner The author of Reese's Book Club pick Outlawed "reaches new heights with this brilliant novel" (Publishers Weekly starred review) A transportive read that "sparkles like unearthed treasure" (Kaliane Bradley, author of The Ministry of Time) Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon Other formats and retailers After meeting on a train, Sonia and Sunny find their lives intersecting across decades and countries WHY IT'S READWORTHY: This "sweeping page-turner" (Publishers Weekly) and instant New York Times bestseller has been shortlisted for the 2025 Booker Prize! Ann Patchett says, "I wanted to pack a little suitcase and stay inside this book forever" The highly anticipated third novel from the acclaimed author of The Inheritance of Loss Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon Other formats and retailers Art restorer Wyeth sets out to investigate a Black artist forgotten by history WHY IT'S READWORTHY: Inspired by a random encounter with a former priest, will Wyeth find the answers he's looking for? The "most accomplished novel" (The New York Times) from a "literary superstar" (The Boston Globe) who has the publishing world abuzz Called "dazzling" (USA Today), "illuminating" (People), and "mesmerizing" (Booklist starred review) Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon Other formats and retailers This instant New York Times bestseller already has a Netflix adaptation in the works WHY IT'S READWORTHY: What if you got a do-over for every moment in your life? That's Alfie's unique reality — but there's a catch… The latest from the author of Tuesdays with Morrie, who's "the Babe Ruth of popular literature, hitting the ball out of the park every time he's at bat" (Time) Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon Other formats and retailers At a house with 14 children, runaway Phoebe seeks refuge — and finds her world forever changed WHY IT'S READWORTHY: Calling all book clubs: "This literary jewel will spark numerous discussions" (Library Journal) From a beloved New York Times bestselling author often compared to Alice Hoffman and Anne Tyler "I absolutely loved this exploration of family, friendship, and personal transformation" (Meg Wolitzer) Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon Other formats and retailers The author of Writers & Lovers is back with a must-read for Sally Rooney fans WHY IT'S READWORTHY: A surprise visit pulls Jordan back to her college days — when she made a life-altering decision decades ago… Emma Straub, Ruth Ozeki, David Nicholls, and many other beloved writers are raving about this instant New York Times bestseller "It stands as one of the most emotionally devastating and soulfully wise novels I have ever read" (The Boston Globe) Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon Other formats and retailers
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